Oh, flu season. Why did you have to come back into our lives? With flu season nearing its peak, our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to share some information about the flu and how to prevent it. What Is the Flu A Virus? There are three main strains of the flu: Flu A Flu B Flu C While Flu A and B are the flu strains you most hear about in the ...
Did you know that sinus infections are one of the most common reasons for doctor’s visits? In fact, more than 30 million people living in the United States experience a sinus infection each year. If you’re someone who tends to experience a sinus infection every year, you are far from alone. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City is here to help you find relief from your sinus infection sooner rather than ...
Normal blood pressure is a reading of anything less than 120⁄80 mmHg. If, on the other hand, your blood pressure reads consistently at 140⁄90 mmHg or higher, you are said to have high blood pressure (also known as hypertension). The team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants you to know that you don’t have to sit back and live with high blood pressure. While some risk factors of high blood pressure ...
When life gets busy, especially around this time of year, it is no wonder we all feel tired. However, sometimes that fatigue we are feeling can be due to an underlying medical condition. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to help you understand why you might be feeling more tired than usual lately. What Is Fatigue? Fatigue describes when a person feels tired, has reduced energy, feels physically or mentally exhausted, or ...
As of October, the flu season has begun! And, it will be sticking around for awhile, as the flu season typically extends from October all the way through April or May. No one wants to come down with a case of the flu, which is why our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to talk about the best way to prevent it—the flu vaccine. What Is the Flu? The flu virus, also ...
A urinary tract infection occurs when there is an infection somewhere in your urinary system, such as in the kidneys, ureters, bladder and/or urethra. While anyone can suffer from a urinary tract infection (also known as a UTI), women are more susceptible than men. Fortunately, when caught early, a UTI can begin to clear up within 24 hours. Therefore, our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to urge you to seek medical ...
We are finally in the middle of all the fall fun September brings to the Knoxville area! Between homecoming, local high school football games and fall fairs, there is no time to be sick. That’s why our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to help you recognize the signs of walking pneumonia sooner rather than later so that you can get the treatment you need to get back to the fall fun ...
fbq(‘track’, ‘ViewContentFountainCity’); fbq('track', 'ViewContentSTD'); Did you know that one in two sexually active people will be diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease (STD) or infection in his or her lifetime? Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants you to always be in the know, which is why we offer STD screening at our urgent care center seven days a week. What Is an STD Screening? There are dozens of STDs that ...
fbq(‘track’, ‘ViewContentFountainCity’); fbq('track', 'ViewContentBronchitis'); When your days are crammed full of activities, the last thing you need is a case of bronchitis taking you down. Fortunately, the team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City is here to get you back to feeling as good as new when bronchitis rears its ugly head. What Is Bronchitis? Bronchitis occurs when there is an inflammation in the bronchial tubes, which carry air to the lungs. While ...
When you feel as though your lungs are burning, it’s easy to start feeling anxious. But though the feeling can be alarming, it isn’t always a sign of serious. Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to share some insight into possible causes of that burning feeling—and when to seek medical care. Why Do Your Lungs Burn? Your lungs can burn for a variety of reasons, including the temperature outside ...
fbq(‘track’, ‘ViewContentFountainCity’); fbq('track', 'ViewContentStrep'); Is there anything worse than cold symptoms during the heat of summer? We don’t think so—it can be just plain awful. You don’t want to be stuck inside while the weather is gorgeous in Fountain City, so if you’re experiencing a sore throat, take steps to get back to feeling your best! What Is Strep Throat? Strep throat, which occurs often in children ages 5 ...
If you are one of the 50 million Americans suffering from allergies, then your spring has already been filled with more sneezes, drippy noses and itchy eyes than you can probably count. And it’s just the beginning, especially since these pesky allergies can last well into the summer months. But you aren’t stuck indoors! Our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City has some tips on how to fend off those allergies. Everything ...
It may be mid-October, but soon it will be the season to eat! Between Halloween candy, Thanksgiving turkey and all the holiday gatherings of December, food is at the center of many festivities. With all those delicious treats on the horizon, our team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City wants to encourage you to get out and active this season! Have You Considered Running or Walking a 5K? How many of you feel that, after ...
The team at AFC Urgent Care Fountain City hopes you’ve had a wonderful summer with the kiddos. Perhaps you might even be sad that the time has arrived for the kids to head back to school. After all, you enjoyed extra quality time with them this summer. Well, hold back those tears, because there are plenty of things you can do to stay connected to your kids during the school year. Make Time for ...
